Gallbladder stones can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, and digestive disturbances, and conventional medicine typically recommends surgical removal of the gallbladder. At Ayurom, Dr. Dharmendra Dube offers Ayurvedic treatment that can dissolve gallstones naturally and preserve your gallbladder.
Ayurvedic View
Gallstones are understood in Ayurveda as a result of aggravated Pitta and Kapha doshas affecting the bile and gallbladder. Excessive Pitta creates thick, concentrated bile while Kapha provides the binding quality that allows stones to form. Impaired liver function and poor fat metabolism contribute to the process.
Treatment Protocol
- Stone-Dissolving Formulations: Herbal medicines including Arogyavardhini Vati, Kumaryasava, and specialized preparations with Katuki, Bhringaraj, and Kalmegh that improve bile flow and help dissolve cholesterol-based gallstones.
- Liver Support: Herbs like Bhumi Amalaki, Kutki, and Guduchi to optimize liver function and normalize bile composition.
- Virechana: Therapeutic purgation using specific medicated ghee preparations (Panchatikta Ghrita) followed by herbal purgatives to cleanse the liver and gallbladder.
- Dietary Management: Low-fat, Pitta-pacifying diet with emphasis on bitter and astringent foods. Specific guidelines on food combinations and timing to reduce gallbladder strain.
- Preventive Care: Long-term herbal support and dietary habits to prevent new stone formation.
Results
Small to medium cholesterol stones (up to 15mm) often show significant size reduction or complete dissolution with 3-6 months of consistent treatment. Dr. Dube recommends regular ultrasound monitoring to track progress and adjust treatment accordingly.